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My daughter has severe hives. We believe it may be due to…

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My daughter has severe hives. We believe it may be due to taking a sulfa drug a few weeks ago. She is on 60 mg prednisone, benedryl and pepsid.We have been giving her oatmeal baths and putting benedryl gel on for the itch but it is not helpingCan we use calamine lotion? I thought someone said that calamine reacts with prednisone?Also how many day wil this last this is day 3

Hello,Thank you for your question.I am Dr Saha, I shall try my best to help you.

I am reviewing your question & will reply soon.

I am sorry for her symptoms.You can use calamine lotion.There is no reported interaction with prednisone.There should not be any problemI hope this information helps.If there’s anything else I can do, please let me know.Wish her early recovery.I would expect 5 star rating if you are satisfied with it.Regards.

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